Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Directs Drought Preparedness: Contingency Plans Due May 12
Jharkhand's Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey has directed officials to prepare district-level drought contingency plans by May 12, anticipating a potential 30-35% rainfall deficit for 2026-27. The government aims to support farmers with timely information, guidance, and grants, promoting water-efficient crops like Ragi and Soyabean to strengthen agriculture.